to address traffic congestion

CONSTRUCTION will soon commence on a dedicated truck parking facility at Block 18, Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara, in response to the growing issue of large vehicles, particularly sand trucks, parking along the East Bank Public Road. This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Housing and Water, aims to alleviate congestion and improve road safety, especially in light of the booming construction sector.

On Wednesday, Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, along with Deputy Director of Projects Intakab Indarjeet and surveyors from the ministry, visited the site to review plans for the new facility.
Minister Croal highlighted the pressing need for such a solution, given the increasing demand for large trucks to deliver construction materials in a timely manner.

“In light of the ongoing construction boom, we needed to find a sustainable solution for these trucks,” the Minister stated. “We have identified 15 acres of land on the East Bank of Demerara, which will be developed into a parking facility. Additionally, we plan to implement a similar project on the East Coast of Demerara, covering a total of 30 acres in Region Four.”

The government also plans to establish similar parking facilities in Regions Three and Six, as well as along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway. For the highway location, Minister Croal indicated that a spot near the junction is under consideration. This site would allow trucks to temporarily stop, load, or serve as a rest area for overnight stays, helping to further reduce traffic bottlenecks and support the logistics of the construction industry.

The initiative marks another step in the government’s ongoing efforts to accommodate the needs of Guyana’s rapidly growing infrastructure sector, while simultaneously addressing road safety and traffic flow along key public roads.